About the role
Municipal secretaries are administrative specialists who work within the municipal administration. They often have a background in public administration or law and may have completed education in social sciences or legal programs at the college level. Their role is to support the municipality's decision-making processes and administration.Responsibilities
Municipal secretaries are responsible for preparing materials for political decisions, writing minutes, and managing official documents. They are often contact persons for citizens and coordinate meetings and events. Their work also involves ensuring that the municipality's operations comply with laws and regulations.Skills and tools
Municipal secretaries must have good knowledge of public administration, law, and document management. They often use administrative systems for document and case management and are proficient in tools for meeting planning and communication. Organizational ability, accuracy, and communication skills are central to the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are statsvetenskap, förvaltningslagen and utvecklingsarbete.